Number share with Apple watch.

My dad has an apple watch with Verizon cellular service (number share)

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On the apple watch settings it says cellular plan - Verizon, not in use - Verizon

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If his phone is off the watch will not ring via cellular all the time, it's hit or miss. My understanding is with number share it should always ring even if away from the phone.

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Any way to fix this?